Pitching coach Rich Dubee said he was impressed with Kendrick's poise on the mound. Kendrick, who is competing for the fifth starter's job, said his confidence has never been better.

-- About Polanco: Yes, he made an error in the first inning. Yes, he botched a pop fly in foul territory during the fifth inning. But remember, it's spring training. And it was Polanco's first game at third base since 2005.

"It was very important to get the first one out of the way," Polanco said.

-- Leading 1-0 going into the ninth, Sergio Escalona allowed two Yankees runs. He was one out away from the save with the tying run on third base but couldn't close it. Three singles later, it was 2-1 Yankees.

The Phillies bailed Escalona out in the ninth when Paul Hoover doubled home Quintin Berry and Wilson Valdez later singled home the winning run.

Check out Friday's Inquirer for a full report on the game and Halladay.

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